Official financial documents showing you will be able to pay for expenses while in the United States

Evidence of English proficiency (often scores from tests such as the TOEFL or IETS)

Evidence of intent to return home after completing studies (often a written statement explaining why you want to study in the United States and why you will return home)

Visa application Forms: DS-156 and DS-158, and any forms required by the U.S. consulate in your home country (forms are available from U.S. consulate websites)

Photographs of each applicant

Visa processing fees for each applicant

Any extra documents required by the U.S. consulate in your home country

More Information

In some cases, the U.S. consulate officer may have additional requirements. It is not possible to say exactly what evidence you may need to convince the official that you will return home because applicants' circumstances vary greatly.

The following links will take to specific information prepared by the U.S. government about the visa application process: